How to Grow Curry Leaf

A warm-season herb for the home garden across the warmer US.

Curry Leaf is a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Curry Leaf in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the curry leaf page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Curry Leaf Tree, Aromatic Indian cooking leaves (nurseries)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 200 cm (79 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 10 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 5 L per plant every 4 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Citrus bug and Scale. In humid regions, Root rot can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Curry Leaf is usually ready to harvest within roughly 12 months once established. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant curry leaf where you garden.

See also: Curry Leaf in the plant library →

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